Anchorage’s municipal election is fast approaching. On April 2, the city will decide on new assembly and school board members, a slew of ballot propositions and a new mayor.
Voters must register 30 days ahead of Election Day. Updating or registering to vote can be done online. Use this tool to check your voter registration status. Voting centers will open next week around the city — mark your calendar and make a plan to ensure your voice is heard!
Key dates
March 25: Anchorage Vote Centers open.
April 2: Election day. All ballot envelopes must be postmarked on or before April 2, 2024, or placed into a secure drop box or Anchorage Vote Center by 8 p.m.
April 23: Certification of regular municipal election at the regular assembly meeting
Where and how to vote
The city put together an interactive map of all of the Anchorage vote centers and secure drop boxes. The Anchorage Vote Centers are for in-person voting and for voters to address any issues they might have with their ballot. They will be open weekdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, March 25 through April 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, March 30 and from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Election Day, April 2.
The vote centers are offering new ADA-accessible voting machines, which will have secure touchscreens and built-in accommodations for people with visual and/or mobility impairments, the city announced in a March 21 press release. Learn more about the new machines and how to request accommodations at the city’s website.
Mailing in your ballot? Use this tracker to see when your ballot will show up in your mailbox to when it will be received and accepted by election workers.
If you’ll be away or are unable to vote by mail or at one of the city’s voting centers, the city will work with you to vote from a temporary address, via email or by fax. Learn more about other options to vote at the city’s website or by calling 907-243-VOTE (8683) or emailing them at elections@anchorageak.gov.
Who is on the ballot?
Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for various positions, including the mayoral seat, Anchorage Assembly, Anchorage School Board and many of the municipality’s service areas. The mayoral race, along with several Assembly seats, will be closely watched as candidates vie for leadership roles in shaping the city’s future.
To learn more about who is running for each position and their respective platforms, the city has the candidacy information for each candidate available on their website. The League of Women Voters also has a comprehensive guide to the candidates on the ballot, as well as a sample ballot to use at home. And, the Anchorage Daily News has a Q&A with candidates for mayor and school board.
Additionally, the Alaska Voter Guide from 907 Action provides profiles of all candidates, including their platforms and endorsements. The guide identifies candidates with progressive values, offering voters a comprehensive view of each candidate’s stance.
What is on the ballot?
To delve deeper into the eight ballot propositions and the single charter amendment to understand their implications, residents can read the propositions verbatim on the city’s website.
The League of Women Voters also has a comprehensive guide to the propositions on the ballot and a sample ballot to use at home. Similar to the candidates running for local offices, the Alaska Voter Guide from 907 Action offers simplified, yet detailed analyses of all propositions, breaking down their provisions and potential impacts. The guide also highlights the propositions that are aligned with progressive values.
Learn more about Anchorage’s election process
The League of Women Voters has an archive of articles explaining ranked choice voting, how the city and state count ballots and how to learn more about and tour local election centers.
